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X194 MGJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,655 mi
Last recorded15,655 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX194 MGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 15,655 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 15,039 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 15,017 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 14,736 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 14,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021
Fail 4 Jun 2021

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 13,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 12,673 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 12,673 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 12,668 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 12,668 miles

Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 2 May 2014 12,668 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 11,860 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,649 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 9,511 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 9,144 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 4,393 miles

Front Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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X194 MGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X194 MGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X194 MGJ registered?

X194 MGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X194 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X194 MGJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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